Robert (Bob) Bastean of Quincy passed away January 13, 2024 just three days shy of his 90th birthday at Sunset Home in Quincy. A quiet man, Bob wanted his obituary to indicate he lived, he died, and he lived a life of service. In keeping with his wishes, his sporting accomplishments in baseball, football, bowling, and golf; his skills in carpentry, woodworking, and crocheting;…

Alberta M. Tweedell, (Bert), age 93, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Pike County, IL, the daughter of Lester and Mary Frances (Meyer) Duncan. She married William A. Tweedell on September 2nd, 1950, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1979. Bert worked for Motorola after graduating from…

Johnnie E. Walters, age 66, of Augusta, died on Monday, January 8, 2024 in his home. He was born on May 18, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, the son of John and Emma Ruby (Cullers) Walters. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Augusta. Johnnie liked fishing and bible study. He also loved his animals and was a junk collector. He…

  Nancy K. Veile, age 76, of Ursa, died at 11:59 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living.  Nancy was born June 24, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Rogers, Sr. and Bernice (Adair) Rogers.  On September 27, 1969, she married James “Jim” W. Veile at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon. She graduated from Unity…

Martha Geraldine ‘Jerri’ Sanders Alexander, age 71, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1952 in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Darrell and Louise (West) Sanders. Jerri married Bill Gibson on January 23, 1971. Their three children are: Tammie Steele, Tim Gibson and Travis Gibson. 3 grandchildren and siblings: Mary…

**Please note day and time of services** Karen J. Bottorff, age 76, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Quincy Senior Living and Healthcare. She was born on April 8, 1947 in Hannibal, MO the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Sohn) Sarver. She married Lowell Bottorff on November 11, 2004. He survives. Karen was a Spanish teacher in the Quincy Public School…

Cecilia Middendorf, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, January 5, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 1, 1932 in Quincy, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Kemner) Schulte. She married Neal Middendorf on October 25, 1958. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2008. Cecilia was a bus driver for Quincy Public Schools and later Quincy University. Cecilia was…

Darlene Bias, age 77, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1947 in Quincy, the daughter of James Bias and Mildred (Holly) Bias. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by: SIBLINGS: Bruce-Bank’s (Brenda), Bonnie, and Otis NIECES: Richelle, Shameka, and Lauravetta NEPHEWS: Wendell (Sr.) (Alexis),…

Ronald Joseph Zanger, age 74, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in his home. He was born on January 30, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Carlene Zanger Crawford. He married Donna Sue Brown on July 29, 1967 in Hannibal, MO. She survives. Ron worked at Sharkey Transportation and Sisbro Inc. from 1978 until his retirement. In addition to his wife,…

  Alice J. (Jane) Obert, age 86 died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the home of  her son and daughter in law,  Bob and Kelly Obert of Liberty, IL where she had been surrounded by her family.  Jane was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Sommers) Genenbacher of Quincy, Illinois. Jane married Robert M. Obert on January 12th, 1963 at St Francis Catholic…